Frequently Asked Questions

Questions from Brazilian Applicants

What do I need to provide to the Research Mentor(s) with whom I am interested in working with?

You need to contact them by email. In your first email correspondance, identify the CINEMA program in the title of the email, attach your CV, proposal summary and copies or links to your relevant publications.

When is the next application deadline?

February 24, 2016.

By when must I obtain my Ph.D.?

February 1st, 2016. CNPq considers the date when the candidate obtained his/her degree and not the date when the diploma is issued. So if a candidate defends his/her thesis successfully before the deadline, then this is sufficient.

Do I have to be a citizen of Brazil?

Yes.

How many positions are available?

In the current fiscal cycle, there is funding for 12 more postdoctoral fellows.